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Applications to College increase
Admissions receives record-breaking number of applications for 7th year in a row
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Rankings
College attracts Peace Corps alum College ranks No. 8 in nation by Maggie kern Flat hat assoc. news editor
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The College of William and Mary’s Class of 2016 is drawn from the largest and most diverse undergraduate applicant pool in the College’s history. Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions Henry Broaddus and Senior Associate Dean Tim Wolfe credit the increase to a number of factors in a press release, including the College’s positive national reputation and the outreach efforts of admissions staff. Associate professor in government and the Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy Paul Manna commented on the allure the College has for prospective students. “People find this an attractive place. [the College] provides high-quality education at a public school cost,” Manna said. Harriman Professor of Government and Public Policy Chris Howard notes that there are more students in general applying to all colleges, and speculated that financial concerns could be the cause. “Almost every school is getting more students. This may say more about the economy than [it says] of any one school,” Howard said. While trends over the past seven years show that the College is attracting even-larger applicant pools every year, Howard points out that its ability to attract students is contingent on economic factors. “Every year, admissions sends me great students,” Howard said. “Whether we can come to expect [a continual rise in applications and student quality] relies on financial aid and the cost of tuition.” Dayle Hancock, director of teaching laboratories in the physics department, has seen a difference in the makeup of introductory physics courses over the years, which may also be explained by the pressures of the unpredictable economy. “There has been a real push for the STEM
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The College received a record number of applications this year, with a 6 percent increase compared to last year.
[science, technology, education, and math] fields. In particular, we’ve noticed an increase in certain classes on the pre-med track [in the physics department],” Hancock said. Professors have found that the influx of undergraduate applications has had a positive impact on the College. “I think the entering classes are more diverse both racially and economically,” Howard said. “Students are coming to William
and Mary as better writers.” Research may also benefit from the rise in undergraduate applications, Manna explained, since the school will have a more competitive undergraduate pool. “We’ve been pushing more opportunities for undergraduate students to get involved with research, which we are unusually positioned for with our small size and research facilities,” Manna said.
For many students, the College of William and Mary provides more than a rigorous academic program in a small, historic town. It also prepares them to embark on the adventure of a lifetime: entering the Peace Corps. Among medium-sized universities, the College ranked No. 8 in the nation for producing Peace Corps volunteers. A total of 571 College alumni have served in the Peace Corps since its inception in 1961, and 37 alumni are currently serving. Additionally, many of the College’s current graduate students are former members of the program. Sandy Halasz MBA ’13 served in Senegal, Charlie Seltzer MBA ’13 served in the Dominican Republic and Chad Chadbourn MBA ’13 served in Costa Rica. All entered the Peace Corps after they graduated from college. Each expressed a desire to get involved with meaningful international work. “It really hit me my senior year of undergrad — I wanted to do something different. The Peace Corps was the perfect balance between being productive and having an adventure,” Halasz said. Seltzer was attracted to the program because he wanted to immerse himself in a new culture. “I was interested in learning the Spanish language, a foreign culture, and I wanted to get involved in international development that would provide me with work experience with a great impact,” Seltzer said. Chadbourn echoed the desire to enter into work that was focused on development. “My attraction to the Peace Corps stems from my undergraduate background at the University of Mary Washington,” he said. “I was inspired from studying abroad as an undergraduate and also taking a Latin American development course. As a senior, I was unsure of what I wanted to do, but I liked the fact that the Peace Corps fosters intercultural development.” Seltzer described certain features of the College that may attract students who later become interested in joining the Peace Corps. “I wasn’t surprised William and Mary ranked so high for See PEACE CORPS page 2
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Former men’s soccer coach Albert receives 2011 Honor Award Albert chosen by National Soccer Coaches Association of America for his work at College and beyond bY bailey kirkpatrick Flat hat assoc. variety editor
The Honor Award, a recognition coveted among soccer coaches around the country, is presented by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America to one recipient each year. Former College of William and Mary men’s soccer coach Al Albert ’69, now the Associate Director of Athletics, was the 2011 recipient of the Honor Award at the Jan. 13 event in Kansas City, Mo. “If you look at his biography over the years, he hasn’t just been an icon on campus,” Ray Cieplik, member of the NSCAA and creator of the organization’s charitable Foundations Committee, said. “He has established himself as a knowledgeable person both locally and regionally in Virginia through his many youth developmental programs, helping the philanthropic arm so that young boys and girls can play soccer despite their socioeconomic status.” The committee that selects the candidates each year has a list of hundreds of eligible members. The coaches must have been part of the association for at least 20 years, devoted much of their careers to promote the sport of soccer and put years of meritorious service into the soccer community at all levels along with the NSCAA. “I was mostly surprised and a little emotional,” Albert said. “I have been a member for 40 years and started going to the dinners early on and saw some of the greatest soccer coaches of all time receive it and
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it’s unbelievable to be receiving the same award as they did. It’s a really big deal, and I really didn’t see it coming.” While Albert was head coach at the College, he had 29 consecutive winning seasons — 26 in a row with 10 or more wins. He coached numerous alumni who went on to have professional soccer careers, and one player, Jon Stewart ’84, became a television icon. Albert has a special interest in the philanthropic side of soccer. In recent years, after head coach Chris Norris took over the College team in 2003, he has been more involved in trying to make it a mainstream sport in the United States. It has long been an upper-middle-class sport due to expensive recreation fees and travel team dues, which leave a large proportion of children and adults in the population without access to the sport. This differs in most international communities, where socioeconomic level usually does not prevent anyone from playing soccer. Albert’s work in various organizations has not only touched the lives of people in the College community but also the lives of people around the world. He has coached in the Maccabiah games, an international Jewish athletic competition, and helped to establish the Urban Soccer Collaborative, a youth development initiative. Albert has also served as the NSCAA president and led many philanthropic organizations to aid coaches and children in underprivileged communities. “He is a humble man and not a self-promoter,”
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Former men’s soccer coach Al Albert ‘69 received the Honor Award, presented by the National Soccer Coaches Assocation of America.
Cieplik said. “He really lets his actions speak for him — as a communicator, when rallying people to causes, or when becoming involved in organizations that join together for the good of the soccer community.” Long before Albert received official recognition, other coaches appreciated his efforts. “You have a lot of coaches that deal with the x’s and o’s of the game, but Al transcends that,” volunteer assistant coach Tom Duffy said. “He looks at each individual player, and then the team as a whole. Through the NSCAA, Al has really provided an umbrella for other regional groups to become a
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larger and more active part of the soccer community.” This enthusiasm and love for the game has served not only to inspire the players, but his coworkers as well. “He is a great leader and a great mentor. He is a down-to-earth person, somebody you can talk to about things— pick his brain and ask his help choosing directions or developing coaching philosophies,” assistant head coach Charles Connelly said. “He’s great with the kids and in coaching, and he cares much more about the team than he does himself. It was only a matter of time before he received this tremendous award.”
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The team members dance their hearts out at an open practice. Always looking to showcase their moves and find new talent on campus, they are trying to continue their five-year legacy at the College. page 6
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Delegate David L. Englin (D-45) has introduced a bill that would create a research group to determine how much money the Commonwealth of Virginia could earn by selling legalized marijuana through state ABC stores. “All of the respectable people in our community who are secretly toking on the side are giving their money to criminals,” Englin said, presumably reefer-ing to the portion of the student body that enjoys frequent strolls through the Bamboo Forest. The local government of Washington has approved marijuana for medical use.
The Virginia State Senate approved legislation Monday that would require a woman to undergo an ultrasound before an abortion Monday, The Virginian-Pilot reported. State Senator Janet Howell (D-32) attempted to add a rider that would add “a little gender equality” to the measure, an addition that would require men to undergo a rectal exam and a cardiac stress test before getting prescriptions for erectile dysfunction pills. Howell introduced the rider after feeling “quite distressed and angry” after leaving a committee meeting last week. “I said, ‘it’s only fair, that if we’re going to subject women to unnecessary procedures, and we’re going to subject doctors to having to do things they don’t think is medically advisory, well, Mr. President, I think we should have a little gender equity.’” State Senator J. Chapman Petersen (D-34) proposed a bill to the State Senate that would make public urination a Class 4 misdemeanor with a fine of up to $250. Today, public urination violations are typically filed in Virginia as indecent exposure, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Petersen offered the bill at the behest of a northern Virginia homeowners group whose members have complained about local students urinating on their shrubs. Members bypassed Petersen’s proposal. Maj. Stephen Rubino of the James City County Police announced Monday that the top items shoplifted locally are alcohol, clothing and electronics, The Daily Press reported. Local shoplifters work in various ways, Rubino said, doing anything from “grabbing and running, trying on apparel and leaving wearing it, concealing it on their person or in other shopping bags, etc.” Some people have tried to shoplift with a uniformed police officer working in the store. Nationally, the top shoplifted item is beef. The frequency of instances of shoplifting beef increased 21 percent in the past year, AdWeek reported.
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THE BUZZ
I got to learn a different language, learn about a different culture and know what it is like spending Christmas abroad.” —Chad Chadbourn M.B.A. ’13
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Antioch College offers free tuition for all Antioch College, a small liberal arts college in southwest Ohio, is waiving tuition for all of its students as well as for those who enroll in the next three years. According to CBS news, this is an effort to rejuvenate the college after it closed in 2008 due to poor financial decisions, low enrollment and a small endowment. The free tuition is an effort to rebuild the school population. In 2011 Antioch reopened and brought in 35 students into the freshman class, and it hopes to bring in another 65 to 75 this fall. Donations from alumni have allowed the school to reopen and to offer the scholarships.
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U.S. President Obama unveils plan to control college tuition
decision was not replaced before applicants were able to check their statuses online. Applicants were able to check their admission decisions at 4 p.m. Friday, and the error was corrected 30 minutes later. During the 30 minutes the test letter was up, 122 students checked their decisions. Only 46 of these students were accepted.
Speaking to students at the University of Michigan Friday, Obama laid out a plan control the rising costs at colleges. According to The New York Times, his proposal includes a $1 billion grant incentive that rewards states Ivy League applicant pool drops that take action to keep college costs down, and another $55 million incentive to help colleges increase their value. According to the Harvard Crimson, some Ivy League In his speech, Obama acknowledged rising student loans universities saw a decrease in the number of applicants for and tuition, and argued that colleges should be held the class of 2016. After an all-time high of applicants last accountable to improve. Obama stressed the importance year, Harvard received 665 fewer applicants, a 1.9 percent of providing equal education opportunities for everyone. decrease. Similarly, applications to the University of Pennsylvania decreased by 1.7 percent, and applications to Vassar College mistakenly releases acceptances Columbia University decreased by 8.9 percent. Harvard’s According to The New York Times, Vassar College Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid attributed the mistakenly released acceptance letters to early-decision decline to the reinstatement of Princeton University’s and applicants who actually were not accepted. A test letter the University of Virginia’s early action programs. Harvard intended as a placeholder for the actual admission reinstated its early action program as well.
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supplying Peace Corps members—it’s very interested in the nonprofit, international realm,” Seltzer said. “William and Mary [emphasizes] learning and self-growth.” Halasz discussed the unique aspects of the College’s business program that attract former Peace Corps members. “The business program [at the College] is very internationally focused and attracts the kind of
student who wants to know more about the world,” she said. Chadbourn agreed. “It doesn’t surprise me that the College is a top producer. The Peace Corps is already popular among smaller schools,” he said. “But I think the College also has a large number of international students and a prominent study abroad program, which helps pull students to the Peace Corps. It also helps when there is a strong presence of graduates who have served in the Peace Corps.”
After finishing his two years in Costa Rica, Chadbourn worked for an economic development firm and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but he decided to pursue his MBA at the College in order to gain marketing experience. Halasz had a similar goal of pursuing more education to bring to a business career. “I saw people I graduated with working nine-to-five jobs at a desk. But in the Peace Corps, I had a different experience every day,” Chadbourn said. “I got to
learn a different language, learn about a different culture and know what it is like spending Christmas abroad.” Seltzer described working with a coffee grower in the Dominican Republic as a lifechanging experience. “I didn’t realize how much I’d learn about myself and about international development and poverty. It’s hard to describe what you gain. … You just have to find out for yourself,” Seltzer said.
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Drive home the importance of parking zones. This raises the question of where it would be most advantageous to do so. Space on campus is already at a premium. The College’s structure leaves little room for expansion. New parking would most likely be constructed on the fringes, forcing students to hike across campus to reach their ultimate destination. Flat Hat Assoc. Opinions Editor I think that the best solution is to expand the current parking lots vertically and underground where possible. Not only would this be more cost effective than building entirely Living off-campus, I am classified as a day student. I have a new parking locations, but it would create more parking parking hangtag that costs around $325 and allows for limited in suitable, convenient locations instead of in the far-flung parking in only a select few spots on campus. While costly, I reaches of the College. wouldn’t mind having to pay for parking if there wasn’t such a One major concern is that such structures would stand alien struggle to find an empty spot. What few day student locations among the campus’s historical vibe. These expansions could there are fill up extremely quickly. Good luck is needed to find any easily be built to blend in with the more traditional buildings parking at the Yates, Sadler, or even at the William and Mary Hall on campus. Another solution is that new parking could be built lots at any time after mid-morning. If the school is going to charge onto the police station and William and Mary Hall, where a students an exorbitant fee for a parking pass, it shouldn’t force more modern structure would not stand out as much as when students to hunt like vultures for those few precious spots. The parking crunch isn’t just a commuter student issue — juxtaposed with the brick of Old Campus. While preserving it’s an issue for anyone who parks on campus. The amount of the campus aesthetic is a dream, the parking situation is a nightmare that should take priority. parking is woefully inadequate not only If expanded, parking would not only for commuters but for residents, staff and The College has had ample help students of the College. An expansion faculty as well. The faculty section of both to the William and Mary Hall lot could the Sadler Center lot and the parking deck time to recognize and even afford the campus a permanent are constantly full, forcing professors to correct the parking problem. visitor’s parking area. Visitor parking is find alternative parking, often in awkward never expected to be cheap, and many locations far from their classrooms. I’ve had friends who have struggled to find late-night resident parking people would be willing to pay. At George Mason University, for example, I found myself spending $20 per day to visit. at Randolph Complex or the Ludwell apartments. A centralized parking space near the arena would also mean The question has to be asked: Why is this an issue? It’s no secret a diminished strain on campus during sporting events and that parking on campus is and has been a headache. Problematic other engagements, as fans would not have to drive through a parking isn’t an issue that springs up overnight; it is the result of maze of color-coded parking lots in order to find somewhere to years of bad planning and the inability to anticipate the needs of park. With better parking, the College could bring in speakers students. Even so, the College of William and Mary has had ample and entertainment acts more often, increasing revenue. time to recognize and correct the problem. While both the cost With some smart planning on the part of the school, these of parking passes and the amount of public transport available to students help to alleviate some of the stress, the number of parking new parking venues could eliminate an everyday nuisance for students while generating extra money and maintaining the slots available simply doesn’t come close to the number needed look and tradition of our campus. for the student population to function. The most obvious solution is simply to build more parking Email Elliot Hay at mehay@email.wm.edu.
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t’s that time of year again: Campus is swarmed with prospective students, and high school seniors are anxiously awaiting college acceptance letters. Once again, the College of William and Mary has received a record number of applications. Even though we are incredibly proud to attend such a selective school, we have to ask: Why the increase? This year’s applicants numbered around 13,000 with an overall increase of 5 percent from last year — the College’s applicant pool has increased by 40 percent in the last 10 years. This isn’t a pattern seen across the board in higher education, specifically traditionally revered schools like those of the Ivy League. The schools that make up the Ivy League saw some decline in applications: Columbia University saw an 8.9 percent decrease, while the University of Pennsylvania saw a decrease of 1.9 percent. Several colleges, such as the University of Virginia, which had stopped accepting early applications under the belief that this placed students at a financial disadvantage, have reinstated early action decisions in an attempt to try to increase the number of applications they receive. But this doesn’t explain the rise in the College’s applicant pool as the College has always had an early decision option. So why the continuing surge in applications? The College sits in a unique space on the college spectrum: It is a great school for a great price — for in-state students at least— and it isn’t the stereotypical, bland liberal arts college. Our programs are consistently ranked among the top in the nation, and our faculty are experts in their respective fields. Although the current campus construction has made the simple task of walking to class into navigating a maze of ripped up sidewalks and mud holes, the building projects on campus are working toward providing a more beautiful college with the most up-to-date facilities. We can just look to the palace that is Alan B. Miller Hall and to the less extravagant, but still chic, School of Education building. The Integrated Science Center is also a newer building that serves as a place for innovation at the College. All of these campus buildings provide students at the College with modern resources. It may be true that some people only choose the College as a back up for Ivy League universities like Harvard or Yale, but we can still stand on our own as a high quality institution of higher education. We’re similar to a lot of private schools but with that nice public price tag. The number of applications has gone up because we are of good value, and students are attracted to our programs and our size. We are different from the average school. We aren’t just focused on the liberal arts; we have substantial science programs. We appeal to a wide variety of students from a various walks of life. When it comes down to deciding which schools to apply to, all of these factors are important. The College is a unique place, and that this is why prospective students will keep applying.
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The bigger picture: Service is key to all areas of student life at the College Andrea Aron-Schiavone
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In the Peace Corps’s Annual Top Colleges Report, the College of William and Mary ranked No. 8 among medium colleges and universities in number of students who go into the Peace Corps. In 2011, 37 graduates from the College enlisted in the Peace Corps, putting the College neck-in-neck with No. 7 Boston College with 39 volunteers and No. 6 place Miami University-Ohio with 41 volunteers. This ranking is indicative of the beautiful threads that weave into the rich tapestry of the College’s community: Giving, ambitious service-oriented students with the determination to
make positive changes across the world. The Peace Corps brings new hope to struggling communities overseas through compassionate and selfless volunteers, and I have no doubt that the College alumni currently serving in the Peace Corps have accomplished remarkable tasks through their talents and diligence. However, focusing our attention on the many global problems that exist can sometimes overshadow the comparatively smaller, but nonetheless significant, needs for service in our immediate community. It is equally important to acknowledge the plethora of activities students at the College engage in to serve others locally, and it is such service that helps foster our tightknit Williamsburg community. Students volunteer with tutoring and mentoring programs in order to support youth in local schools. The Campus Buddies program
performs activities with Williamsburg residents who have mental or cognitive disabilities, and Community Partnership for Adult Learners offers free English lessons to area residents. The Green and Gold Christmas organization creates a Christmas celebration for underprivileged youth, and last semester the residents of Barrett Hall organized a Mr. Barrett Pageant, donating the proceeds to a nearby hospital. It is inspiring that our students have made service such an integral part of their lives. Whether through programs such as Steer Clear or Campus Escort, or simply through unaffiliated acts of kindness, students demonstrate their eagerness to take initiative in lending their time, talents and passion to others. From bringing dinner to the dorm of a sick or stressed friend, to lending an ear when someone is having a
rough day, to distributing cookies in Earl Gregg Swem Library during finals week, we shouldn’t underestimate the magnitude of such giving acts. What may seem insignificant to the giver may mean the world to the recipient. Service does not have to be a largescale project; it can occur in small, sweet doses that reflect our concern and care for others and flavor the way we live our lives. It is these small, meaningful gestures which students practice close to home that help create the supportive, beautiful community we know and love. While being a leading supplier of Peace Corps volunteers is a significant achievement, it does not constitute the only way college students give back to the world around them. They do that every day in countless ways, big and little. Email Andrea Aron-Schiavone at acaronschiavone@email.wm.edu.
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Should we eat meat? A seemingly simple question and yet an issue of ethics that has been plaguing animal rights activists, farmers and the human diet for quite some time. Although the College of William and Mary is not a typical venue for the raucous protests that come to mind when considering the issue, the topic was the focus of the debate hosted by the William and Mary Debate Team against Bruce Friedrich, Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives for Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, on Sunday, Jan. 29 in the Sadler Center Commonwealth Auditorium. “It [eating meat] is a pertinent issue because a lot of people are interested in learning about it or have considered changing their lifestyles,” Ani-Rae Lovell ’13, the debate team’s vice president of campus operations, said. “Having this debate gives us the opportunity to show what the debate team does and provide a conversation that we think is very valuable.” In preparation for this debate, the debate team advertised around campus and on the internet to spark curiosity and secure more attendees. The Facebook event created for the debate garnered the most attention, with more people added daily and anecdotal comments and messages posted in anticipation. “Dialogue is always a good thing. It’s important to analyze your action from a critical stand point,” Alena Stern ’12, president of the debate team, said. “I might argue for something I vehemently believe the opposite of, but it’s good to be informed and well educated on both sides of an issue.” For the past three years, Friedrich has been traveling to college campuses all over the nation to help students and members of the general public make more educated and conscious decisions about their lifestyle choices. He was previously vice president for policy at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, governs and advises numerous vegetarian societies, blogs for The Huffington Post, and has many years of expertise in and personal knowledge of the subject — he’s been a practicing vegan since 1987. “My favorite place to speak is on college campuses because college students want to make ethical decisions and that is one of the things they’re doing in college — learning what they want and, more importantly, learning how to lead an ethical life,” Friedrich said. The debate focused on presenting two opposite positions. Friedrich presented the side in favor of the vegetarian diet, answering the question: Is eating meat ethical?
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He covered many critical points in his argument, including the fact that animals use the food they eat as energy for everyday biological processes rather than packing it away as extra weight. Feeding animals means more — and more costly — stages in production and eating animals is one of the most significant contributors to environmental problems at every scale. However, his most effective appeals to morality were the video clips and photos of the factories where masses of animals such as chickens and pigs are kept for gestation or given antibiotics to promote unhealthy and rapid growth. “Everyone raised their hands when I asked if they were compassionate about animals,” Friedrich said. “Animals are made of the same flesh and bone that we are and have senses, emotions, and value their lives, too. The same reason you wouldn’t eat a dog or cat — there’s no moral reason to eat any other animals.” Meanwhile, Stern and teammate Alex Rosenberg ’12, vice president of operations at the American Parliamentary Debate Association where the College’s debate team is a member, presented the opposition, answering the question: Do animals have rights? Rosenberg and Stern addressed two different
aspects of the opposition, the emotional and cultural connection we have to household pets versus farm animals and the negative effects of not eating meat, as well as showcasing the negative impacts of increasing the cultivation of vegetables such as soy on both humans and the environment. “Determining things by virtue of rights, we need to think carefully about who and what we are assigning rights to,” Stern said. “If we assign rights to everything down to our chairs, then the idea of rights become useless, and we would be prosecuted for wearing bug spray or killing mosquitos.” After the debate finished, there was a brief question and answer session during which students could clear up remaining questions, pose their own scenarios or even ask Friedrich questions about his vegan lifestyle. Many people afterwards also waited afterward to thank Stern, Rosenberg and Friedrich for hosting the debate, saying they benefitted very much from the information. Due to the success of the event, the debate team hopes to hold many similar future events in order to increase awareness of current issues but also to gain more support for the debate team and their future ventures.
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At Sunday’s debate, guest speaker Bruce Friedrich (Left) argued against students such as Alena Stern ’12 (Right), president of the College’s debate team, who was in favor of animal consumption.
Should we eat meat? No: (1) The consumption of animals is one of the greatest contributers to environmental problems on every scale. (2) Animals are made of the same flesh and bone as humans. Yes: (1) There are negative impacts of increasing soy and vegetable production on humans and the environment. (2) Assigning rights to every living thing renders rights useless. KATIE DEMERIA / THE FLAT HAT COURTESY GRAPHIC / INTERNATIONALSTYLES.NET
Publication highlights art and art history on campus BY SOPHIE MASON FLAT HAT ASSOC. VARIETY EDITOR
As a group of tourists stop before Georges Seurat’s the “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” every individual’s perception of the piece varies according to his or her background. The image of families and couples lounging lazily on a lawn could inspire a fresh, tranquil melody in a musician’s mind. A sculptor might consider constructing a 3D version of the piece, utilizing miniscule materials to emulate Seurat’s pointillism, while a creative writer could formulate an idyllic tale that accounts the background events of that Sunday afternoon. Along with featuring information about the art community and upcoming art exhibits in the area The Spirit of the Living Watching, the new art and art history magazine at the College of William and Mary, seeks to serve as an outlet for students to respond artistically — to art.
“The most interesting thing I’ve learned about art history is how it is sort of sterilized as this scientific pursuit,” Michelle Repper ’13, creator of The Spirit, said. “And that it seems that one cannot look at it from any other perspective.” In order to counter these longestablished, streamlined responses within art history, the magazine will combine musical, theatrical and other creative art forms to provide multiple perspectives on art. “I do a lot of creative writing and I feel like my responses to art are in some ways more informative than a scholarly article that doesn’t really get into the emotional or poetical qualities of a piece,” Repper said. Becca Schall ’13, creative writing editor, agreed, noting that creative writing responses to art seem natural because every picture already tells its own story and that other mediums can also form individuals’ reactions to a piece of work.
“I feel like a lot of times when you see something, you picture something else in response to it rather than thinking of words, so I think responding to art through art is a way to communicate your initial gut reaction to the piece,” Schall said. Repper’s intention for fleeing the traditional, objective art history analyses is fostered by the personal aspects of students’ poetry and art history theses and essays. Sofia Chabolla ’14 chose to run for her current position as executive submissions editor for the opportunity to wade through all the submissions and see each student’s unique reaction to art. As an art history and English double major, Chabolla’s position on the staff not only appeals to her interests, but also applies to her educational pursuits at the College. “I know we’re doing things from interviews to articles to student papers and getting to have a part in all of that
sounded ideal for me because I’ll also be able to see how art and art history connects with different cultures and societies around the world,” Chabolla said. Because the goal for the 124-page publication includes several different art forms, Repper emphasized her interest in other majors responding to the concept. “I think it would be interesting to, for example, listen to what music majors hear when they see a particular piece,” Repper said. “But I want to also make the magazine a sort of hub where art history and other creative majors can interact and respond to art.” The staff plans to publish the magazine twice every semester and once during the summer, allowing for an ongoing discourse about everything related to art and art history at the College. “Art is not easily defined — it’s music, it’s drawings, it’s writing — and I think artists inspire each other so it’s sort of a big loop,” Allie Nelson ’15, executive
article editor, said. Nelson also emphasized the lasting effects of art on all students at the College. “I feel like art history provides a perspective to understanding the human condition and psyche,” Nelson said. “So I really hope the magazine affects other students from other majors, allowing them to see how art is integral to what they do.” Through The Spirit, Repper hopes to spotlight art history activities and, in some ways, act as a one-stop information source for art and art history majors within the College community by reminding them of major requirements and providing information about their art and art history professors at the College through in-depth interviews and bios. “There is basically a magazine for most of the larger majors here, and although we are a pretty small community,” Repper said. “We really want to get art history on the same tier as every other major.”
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Crew lets go with breakdance that comes with the refinement of practice and the motivation of fellow teammates. Yeh, who only began dancing her sophomore year, says William and Mary’s B-boy team, S.M.I.L.E.S. that talent can be developed. “All you have to have is a willingness to learn,” Crew, is a student organization made up of a diverse group of TWAMPs who practice she said. As an accounting major, Yeh sees B-boy as a and cultivate their breakdancing skills. The S.M.I.L.E.S. Crew, which stands for Styles creative outlet from the restrictions of her studies. “Dancing is a way to let out stress; once you Mastery Instantly Leaves Everyone Speechless, began sharing its passion for dance and hip-hop connect to the music it’s the best,” she said. Stephen “Shuffle” Arquieta ’14, a kinesiology culture on campus just five years ago. Each member of the crew has a nickname major, views the team as an outlet for creative that mimics his or her particular style of dance energy as well. “When I dance, it’s a chance for me to express or personality, but they’re all B-boys, regardless of gender. These superhero alter-egos, like myself along with the music,” he said. Majors, hometowns, and other extracurricular “Chowdah,” “Shuffle” and “Bones,” come alive in their breakdance. Surprisingly, most members activities vary widely among individual S.M.I.L.E.S. crew members. The of the S.M.I.L.E.S. crew diversity of interests and have had little to no majors within the crew experience in dancing speaks to the universality before they joined. of B-boy culture. All “The [crew members] different styles of dance are encourage you and, welcome, as well. despite being an “I actually was trained individual activity, you —Alice Yeh ’12 in ballet, but I like learning get a lot of energy and advice from the group,” crewmember Tigist this new style of dance,” Jay Cho ’14, who has yet to get a crew moniker, said. “Tigger” Tamir ’12 said. Newcomers are welcome and educated on Tamir has been on the team for three years and explained that when she started she was a the basics: top-rock, floor work/six-step and bit intimidated by the challenging choreography. freezes. The club trains its members in perfecting The B-boy era began in the early ’70s in professional B-boy skills and encourages novices New York and has blossomed into a worldwide to learn some of the more challenging moves at movement, which extends into Williamsburg. their own pace. The members of the crew have Soulful beats, colorful dance moves and a heavy a flair for footwork and for floor-work, which emphasizes style, as well as a talent for “power” sense of swag define B-boy culture everywhere. “[The founders] wanted the campus to enjoy techniques that involve a bit of athleticism. Tom the group’s choreography, come out to learn how “Chestnut” Chester ’14 believes that the dancing to break-dance, and share in the awesomeness is a chance “[to do] your own personal thing.” Right now the B-boy club is trying to increase that is B-boy,” crew captain Alice “Malice” Yeh its visibility on campus and to encourage ’12 said. Although the founding members graduated new membership. The club will perform its last year, the family-like atmosphere that is shared spring hip-hop show titled Origins, in which among the crew has cemented their legacy. S.M.I.L.E.S. crew will be showcasing its skills as S.M.I.L.E.S. is a relatively new organization but the well as those of professional hip-hop crews from passion of its members speaks to its staying power. all over America. Another event the campus can Innovative steps and rhythmic music are a look forward to is Tribal Breaks, the College’s part of the B-boy culture, as is the confidence annual jam sponsored by the B-boy club.
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The College’s S.M.I.L.E.S. Crew, founded five years ago, practices dance skills involved in hip-hop and breakdancing. The group is comprised of members with any type of dance experience, and new members are always welcome.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Prepare thoughtfully for sexy tattoos or piercings Janice Van
Behind closed doors Columnist
If you were the type in high school to keep an emergency calculator on hand, then college presents an opportunity to let your hair down and get freaky. What better time to release ravenous rebellion and seek sex-scapades galore? If you’re ready to embrace your dark side, then embrace these two unrelated facets of freedom. How can you manage to combine the rebel with the casa nova? With piercings and tattoos. Tattoos allow you to show off some beautiful work. You supply the idea and the money, and the tattoo artist supplies the ink and the skill. So when you’re showing off your chest, be sure to mention that you just felt the sudden need to share your exquisite body art to the world. Surely, those who enjoy some pain in the tattoo parlor must also enjoy some pain behind closed doors. Despite the hype for hurting, there’s a bit of painful truth to this precious paint. It’s permanent, so getting that tribal band around your forehead
might not be a good career move. Hopefully none of you will have to explain your tramp stamp to your grandchildren. You know, the one that says “suck on this” with an arrow pointing down. And please, spare yourself the embarrassment and forget about getting the name of your booty call inked on your booty. If you’re scared of commitment, then say no to the morning-after regrets and opt to go with something a little more temporary: body piercings. A tattoo is like your crazy ex — the one who doesn’t stop emailing, calling, texting, tagging you in Facebook statuses, and occasionally proposing to you in skywriting. But a piercing is the understanding one-night stand of body art. It comes in, gets the job done, has a little fun while doing it, and gets out when you ask it to leave. Piercings can be removed, leaving you with only an unsightly, pimple-like bump as a marker of your past. Nothing a little concealer can’t fix. Body piercings have a je ne sais quoi appeal. Think brooding, disillusioned rebel with a cold, metal piercing to match a cold, metal heart. Some piercings don’t strike the senses as sexual; oral piercings could be easily mistaken for mismanaged adolescent angst. However, discovering your bodacious buddy’s tongue piercing whilst playing tonsil hockey could take your makeout session to the next
level. Bone-chilling metal juxtaposed with warm, soft lips. Piercings create a lovely contrasting sensation — warm yet cold, soft yet hard. Excuse me, but I’ll have whatever they’re having. If you have nerves of steel, never say never to your nether regions. Surprise your hook-up by showing off an eyeful of metal, among other things. Erotic piercings can be done on the nipples, clitoris, and penis. The Prince Albert reigns supreme as the king of all erotic piercings — a metal bar into the urethra of the penis. You read that right: bar in the urethra. Why willingly elect to insert a metal rod into a hole designed to expel things? Bedroom reports show that a Price Albert penis adds an extra oomph in bed, reaching spots never tapped into before. Erotic piercings aren’t just for show; they can help you reach your performance peak. But if you think that body art is a one-and-done kind of deal, then allow me to introduce you to the oh-so-sexy aftercare. To ensure proper healing, piercings and tattoos must receive some TLC in the initial weeks. Tattoos must be kept underwraps following the first two to three hours after stepping out of the tattoo chair, so no peeking. To prevent infection, tattoos must be cleansed with soap and water. And unlike other throbbing areas of your body, your tattoo must be left untouched until sensitivity subsides. Piercers recommend wearing the
original ring or bar for the first few weeks. Cleanse the area with salt water to kill bacteria. Above all else, avoid touching the piercing. Ignoring aftercare instructions can lead to infection or to the body’s rejection of the metal. Blood and puss? Definitely not tantalizing. Nobody enjoys infections — unless you’re into that kind of stuff. Imagine the disastrous deal on your hands when bacteria breach your breeches. Mind the self-control and meticulous care involved with body deviation. No friction. No rubbing. No clammy
environments. You got to tuck your junk away until all systems are go. If you desire body art for body art’s sake, then make sure to take a good look in the mirror. Look at your life. Look at your choices. Weigh the pros and cons of tattoos and piercings. Do your research on the work you’ve done. Ask yourself, will you still love your investment even when you’re old and saggy? Booty calls will come and go, but body art will last forever. Janice Van is a Behind Closed Doors columnist looks forward to a life without a saggy tramp stamp.
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MEN’S TENNIS
Tribe opens home schedule with two wins College downs Iowa and GW, falls to Dartmouth
BY MIKE BARNES FLAT HAT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
“The last two minutes of the half, they got two or three straight second shots on us, and that was a real key to the game. Turnovers really hurt us too … those were two things we felt we had to control, and we didn’t do a very good job of it.” — Men’s basketball head coach Tony Shaver on the Tribe’s loss to ODU.
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Junior guard Janine Aldridge drained a school-record nine -point shots on the way to an alltime Tribe mark of 204 treys.
UPCOMING GAMES Men’s Basketball Tribe vs. VCU 7 p.m. Wed., Williamsburg, VA. After being thoroughly dominated at Old Dominion, the Tribe looks to halt a six-game conference losing streak. Senior forward Quinn McDowell will have to help on the boards, where the team has struggled all season. Prior to the losing skid, the College gave VCU all it could handle before losing by one in overtime. Keep an eye on freshman playmaker Marcus Thorton, who exploded for 22 points in his last outing against the Rams.
After an unsuccessful Midwest road trip, William and Mary returned home in dominant fashion, winning two out of three matches this past weekend in the Tribe Kickoff Tournament at the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center in Williamsburg. The College notched a 4-3 victory over Iowa Saturday morning, and then went on to dismantle George Washington, 4-1, in the nightcap. The College then returned to the court Sunday, suffering a 4-0 loss to Dartmouth. The Tribe’s 2-1 performance in the tournament brings its record to 4-3 on the young season. The College entered the Tribe Kickoff Tournament seeking to stabilize an uneven early-season stretch. The College won its first two matches against Maryland Baltimore-County and Richmond in dominating fashion, but was roughed up by Northwestern and No. 28 Notre Dame. The Tribe’s weekend began against the Hawkeyes, and the squad found itself in an early hole. Iowa dominated the doubles play, as its No. 1 and No. 3 doubles teams prevailed over their Tribe counterparts. Down one, the College attempted to quickly reverse its fortunes in the singles matches. Sophomore Ben Guthrie struck first, earning a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Iowa’s Mitch Beckert to tie everything at 1-1. From there, junior Anton Andersson fell to Iowa’s Will Vasos at the No. 1 spot in a closely contested 6-3, 1-6, 7-5 match. The Tribe and Hawkeyes then traded a pair of singles victories at the No. 2 and 4 spots, tying it again at two all. Then came the break in the Tribe’s favor. Graduate student Robert Piertrucha knocked off Iowa’s Garret Dunn to give the College a slight advantage. All eyes then turned to the No. 5 match, which pitted sophomore John Banks against Iowa’s Matt Hagan. Banks won the first set, 6-3, but then fell to Hagan 6-7 in the second set, forcing a crucial third set. Banks then recorded a 6-4 victory in the third set, clinching the match for the College. Following its morning victory, the Tribe headed back
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Senior Ilja Orre (right) lost three matches, but the Tribe prevailed to beat George Washington and Iowa before losing to Dartmouth.
to McCormack-Nagelsen that evening in search of its second win of the day. George Washington, who opened the tournament with a 4-2 loss to Dartmouth, sought redemption for their earlier loss. The Colonials opened by winning the doubles point, 2-1, but they could not muster another point against the Tribe. The College won the No. 6 spot by default, and then reeled off victories at the No. 3, 4 and 5 positions to seal the victory. Sophomore Ben Hoogland easily defeated GW’s Ulrik Thomsen, 6-1, 6-1 at the No. 3 and Pietrucha downed the Colonials’ Viktor Svensson, 7-6, 6-4. Banks, who played at the No. 5, once again served as the clincher, downing GW’s Richard Blumenfield, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6. The next day, the College took a 2-0 weekend ledger into the final match of the tournament against Dartmouth Sunday. The doubles match was closely contested. The Big Green No. 1 team defeated Andersson and junior Adrian Vodislav, 8-2, but the Tribe responded with an
College no match for Old Dominion on road M. BASKETBALL from page 8
women’s Basketball Tribe at Hofstra 7 p.m. Thurs., Hempstead, N.Y. The CAA’s second ranked offense takes the court in New York, as the College seeks a win following a hard fought loss to Northeastern. Sharp-shooting junior Janine Aldridge, with school records already on her resume, will look to continue her stellar play. Senior guard Taysha Pye went missing against Northeastern after dropping 23 against ODU. Watch for Pye try and regain her form.
women’s tennis Tribe at Minnesota 5 p.m. Fri., Minneapolis, Minn. Tribe tennis hits the road again, as the team travels north to face Minnesota. Starting the season with three consecutive losses, the College will look to prove its No. 43 national ranking against the unranked Golden Gophers. Saturday pits the Tribe against No. 28 Washington, also in Minneapolis, at 1 p.m. No. 1 seed Jeltje Loomans will lead the College’s cause.
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8-6 win at the No. 2 spot courtesy of Guthrie and Banks. Dartmouth then recorded the crucial victory at the No. 3 spot, as freshman Will Juggins and senior Ilja Orre fell 9-7 in a hotly contested match. With the doubles point in hand, Dartmouth advanced to the singles matches with a 1-0 advantage. Dartmouth then stormed through the singles matches, notching three victories before the Tribe could manage one. Dartmouth’s Sam Todd downed Banks, 6-2, 6-4 at the No. 6 position, then Chris Kipouras defeated Hoogland, 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 at the No. 4. Already up 3-0, Dartmouth’s Cameron Ghorbani — the No. 82 player in the nation — delivered the final blow, spurning Vodislav, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to clinch the match. Although the Tribe ended its weekend on a sour note, it still notched two important victories Saturday. The College will seek to improve its record this weekend when it plays host to Yale, Longwood and Morgan State.
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Sophomore guard Brandon Britt finished with just two points and turned the ball over twice in the Tribe’s loss to Old Dominion Saturday.
ODU came into the game toward the bottom half of the league in field-goal percentage, but shot a red-hot 17 of 28 in the first half, continuously getting the ball down low for easy looks. The Monarchs wore down the Tribe in the second half, once again outscoring the College by 12, 28-16. ODU finished the game 28-54 from the field, but underscoring their huge advantage in the paint, the Monarchs attempted 14 more shots than the Tribe. ODU guard Donte Hill, who scored 11 points to be one of three Monarchs in double figures, summarized his team’s impressive showing. “I think we did a good job of just smothering them when they were down,” he said. Smothering is a good description of ODU’s aggressive zone defense in the second half. In contrast to its efficient offensive play in the first, the Tribe shot just 6 of 18 in the second, including a dismal 1 of 9 from three. More surprisingly, the league’s best free-throw shooting team went just 3 of 9 from the line, a stat not lost on Monarchs head coach, Blaine Taylor. “I think [the College’s] 3-9 was an indication that things were not going their way,” he said. “I thought we wore them down with multiple players and multiple tactics.”
Turnovers and fouls doom Tribe at Northeastern W. BASKETBALL from page 8
In a frustrating trend for head coach Debbie Taylor, Sunday was the fifth time in the last seven games that the Tribe has scored more than 70 points and still lost. Amazingly, the team has the second highest-scoring offense in the CAA, averaging 71.7 points per game, yet is the only squad in the top five of that category with a losing record. That is explained by the Tribe’s defense, which is 10th in the 12-team conference, allowing 70.3 per game. The Northeastern loss came just days after the Tribe’s historic win over Old Dominion in Williamsburg, which ended a 52-game Tribe losing streak to the Monarchs, but continues the team’s late slide. The College may be happy that the month of January — in which the team went 2-6 — is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean that the start of February will be any easier, as three of the College’s next four games will be against teams in the top five of the conference. First up is second-place Hofstra, who the Tribe will face in Hemsptead, N.Y. Thursday. Sitting in 10th place in the CAA, the team will need to quickly turn things around in its final nine games in order to improve its seeding in the conference tournament, which will begin in a little over five weeks in Upper Marlboro, Md.
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Senior guard Katherine DeHenzel, pictured above with the ball, scored eight points and dished out four assists in the loss to Northeastern.
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‘Smothered’ in Norfolk NOAH WILLARD / THE FLAT HAT
The College found itself pressured, out-rebounded, and out-muscled all afternoon at Old Dominion. Freshman guard Marcus Thorton had no room to lead the Tribe offense en route to an 0-7 shooting preformance, complete with three turnovers.
Old Dominion easily handles College as Monarchs deal Tribe 24-point blowout loss BY BLAKE HUNT FLAT HAT STAFF WRITER
William and Mary lost its sixth straight conference game Saturday night in Norfolk, as Old Dominion dominated the Tribe in every phase on its way to an easy 68-44 win. One of the league’s best rebounding teams, the Monarchs owned the paint, easily outrebounding the Tribe 35-21. Of those 35 rebounds, 13 came on the offensive end and too often resulted in critical second-chance baskets for ODU. In what’s been a recurring theme throughout the conference schedule, the Tribe (4-19, 2-9 CAA) found itself physically and athletically overwhelmed underneath, as ODU outscored the Tribe 46-10 in the post. “We got beat by a better team,” head coach Tony Shaver said. “Physically, we didn’t match up See more on this game at
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very well.” ODU (14-9, 9-2 CAA) jumped out to a quick 12-0 lead thanks to three Tribe turnovers, but the College regrouped, as sophomore guard Julian Boatner and senior forward Quinn McDowell each knocked down a pair of threes to spark a 20-8 run that tied the game midway through the first half. McDowell played well in a losing effort, going 6-10 from the floor to finish as the game’s top scorer with 15 points. “We sort of took a blow on the chin the first four or five minutes,” Shaver said. “But I was really proud of how our guys responded.” Shaver’s team never did take the lead but used the three-ball to keep it close as the first half drew to a close. After a red-hot McDowell buried his third three of the half to cut the lead to two, it looked as if a confident Tribe team wasn’t going away. But, on cue, a resurgent Monarchs squad went on a 13-3 tear to claim a comfortable 4028 halftime lead, and the College found itself in a double-digit hole it would never climb out of, despite going 7-14 from beyond the arc in the first half. Not surprisingly, Shaver pointed to getting
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Tribe drops road game Loses 82-71 to conference-foe Northeastern BY JARED FORETEK FLAT HAT SPORTS EDITOR
Despite a record-setting shooting performance from junior guard Janine Aldridge Sunday, William and Mary fell on the road to Northeastern 82-71. In what’s been a recurring theme for the Tribe (2-7, 9-11 CAA) this season, the team’s high scoring output wasn’t enough to overcome an abundance of turnovers and a poor defensive performance. The College lost the turnover battle 19-8 while committing a whopping 13 fouls — which turned into 14 points from the line for the Huskies — in the second half. The bright spot for the Tribe was another stellar shooting display from Aldridge, who set both the single-game and career school records for three-pointers with nine. The junior, who took all of her shots from downtown, went 9 for 19 from behind the arc to finish with 27 points, four assists, four rebounds and three steals. The New York native is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 15.6 points per game, as well as the conference-leader in three-pointers made with 75 on the season. Aldridge’s game-opening three-pointer gave the Tribe its only lead of the day, as Northeastern’s Christine Huber answered with a three-ball of her own to kick off an 11-2 run for the Huskies. The College would pull to within three with 15 minutes, 17 seconds to go in the first, but Northeastern turned 11
turnovers into as many points, stretching its lead to as much as 14 before going into halftime with a 35-23 advantage. The second period was much of the same, as the College would stay within shouting distance, keeping the deficit mostly in the high-single digits. Around the midpoint of the half, the Tribe launched a 14-5 run that — after a layup from junior forward Emily Correal, who finished with 12 points and five rebounds — cut the Northeastern lead to five with 6:44 left in the contest. But the Huskies quickly turned it back on, knocking down a three-pointer and going on a 12-2 run of their own. From then on, the College couldn’t pull any closer than eight points down. Outscoring Aldridge was Northeastern’s Deanna Kerkhof, who hit five three-pointers of her own to finish with 29 points, six rebounds and three steals. Despite the game never being all that close, most statistical categories were very even. The Tribe shot 44.1 percent from the field while the Huskies shot 44.3 percent, the College lost the rebounding battle by just three and even finished with more points in the paint, more secondchance buckets and more bench scoring. What made the difference, however, were turnovers and fouls. The College could muster just six points from the line while Northeastern finished with 17, and the Huskies scored 18 points off turnovers, double the amount for the Tribe. See W. BASKETBALL, page 7
beat on the glass, as well as his team’s nine firsthalf turnovers, as the main reasons for the decisive letdown. “The last two minutes of the half, they got two or three straight second shots on us, and that was a
real key to the game,” Shaver said. “Turnovers really hurt us too … those were two things we felt we had to control, and we didn’t do a very good job of it.” See M. BASKETBALL, page 7
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